Dad returned, grabbed a suitcase, and left saying hed be abroad on business for at least a week, Evelyn relayed.
Reluctance shone in Evelyns eyes.
Alexis soothed her by patting her on the head. Perhaps its urgent. Hell spend time with you once hes back.
Evelyn bit her lip, hopeful. Do you really think so?
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Alexis offered no words, simply comforting her with a gentle touch.
In fact, how could Evelyn not feel anything when they lived together?
A week later, upon his return to Duefron, Leonel headed straight for the office instead of home.
Noreen greeted him with a stack of documents. Mr. Douglas, these require your urgent attention, she said, placing them on his desk.
Noreen eyed Leonel closely after speaking.
She noticed Leonel appeared gaunter and more haggard.
Leonel leaned back in his chair, silently surveying the documents.
Eventually, he broke the silence, his voice hoarse. Has Alexis called?
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Noreen was momentarily taken aback.
Then, recalling something, she added, No. But theres a document here sent from her law firm.
As Noreen spoke, her voice trailed off, hinting at her hesitance.
The question hung in the air-Was Alexis seeking a divorce?
Leonels expression clouded over. He sifted through the documents, found the one Noreen talked about, and skimmed a few lines, his mood visibly souring.
Noreen ventured, Perhaps you should clear things up with her about Anika. Clarification might mend fences. Truth is, women like Anika have only one goal in mind, which is to climb up the social ladder; they lack both sentiment and boundaries.
Leonel remained silent, Leaving Noreen unsure if her words had any impact.
Noreen, wanting to keep her job, chose to fall silent.
Eventually, Leonel spoke up gently. Please leave. Id like some time alone.
Noreen gave a nod, closing the door behind her as she left, showing consideration.
Alone in his ample office, Leonel pored over the divorce agreement multiple times. Alexis, with her legal expertise, had crafted it flawlessly.
The division of assets was straightforward.